My heart is so full from these last few days. My new little son is now 12 days old and I love him more each day. For all those curious, I'll post a few details for ya.
Scottlan James was born after three hours of labor, at home, in the water, weighing 7.12lbs. measuring at 20in. long.
My last birth experience was something I dreaded ever going though again. But I had prayed for this baby and I was ready to face labor again. Praise the Lord that this time was 10.7 times better than last time! I'm already thinking back on it as one of the most precious memories I have. Yes, there was pain, of course, but because there was no back labor it was so much more bearable. The whole thing was so peaceful and beautiful. There's not much to heal from, so I'm recovering very well. I just can't say how thankful I am for every blessing, big and small. Evin likes his little 'bebip' very much. Once he figured out what was going on he had to get his stethoscope out, 'listen to the heartbeat' and measure the baby, he held up the tape to Scotty's head and proceeded to call out his favorite numbers 2,6,2,6. We can tell he's being a little extra loud and enthusiastic when he feels he's being cheated of attention, but overall he's responding very well and is already protective of his new friend.
We are in love with our new son, but still very shocked he's a boy. Two boys, it's going to be a fun, crazy ride!
Day one.
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This post is so precious, Evy friend! You four are such an awesome blessing and I'm so excited for your adorable fam! Evin looks like he's doing an awesome job of being the big brother. =) Wayyy too cute about him listening to the heartbeat + measuring his little buddy. Miss that 'lil cutie so much! <3 Praying for you guys and congrats again on your newest blessing!
ReplyDeleteLove this, love them, and love you! <3
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Evy! And--two boys ain't nuthin'! Oh, the stories we could tell! ("We" meaning Lori F., Judy S., or I, of course!)
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your beautiful boys!
Two boys is just the start of the crazy ride ;) You all inspire me.
DeleteThank you for sharing such a blessed, private moment(s) with us!! The pictures are great! Thank you, again! Linda Willard
ReplyDeleteLove this! After reading this I believe I could get excited about having another one :) My first labor was awful! Excruciating back labor the whole time and then having a 10 pound baby to top it off! I tore badly and lost quite a bit of blood... But this is encouraging! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear it! Yeah, back labor doesn't even compare to 'normal' labor! At least for me :) I'm already excited about having another kid after two weeks and last time it took me about fourteen months to mentally be ready again.
DeleteSuch beautiful pictures capturing such a precious experience!! both of your boys are adorable, and I am so so so happy this birth was a much better experience!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI NEED THEM!!!!!! - Heidi
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